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peristalsis

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11
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/(UK)
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/ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/(UK) · /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/(US) · /ˌpɛɹɪˈstɑlsɪs/(US)

Definition of peristalsis

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek δύναμις περισταλτική (dúnamis peristaltikḗ, “the action of the bowels by which their contents are propelled”), from περιστέλλω (peristéllō, “to wrap around”), from περι- (peri-, “around”) + στέλλω (stéllō, “to make ready, to prepare”).

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